Category: Film

  • Transtastic

    Transtastic

    Written and Edited by Halie Davis Filmed by Taylor Kokas [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Blue, pink and white flags were printed on posters that hung up around various campuses this past spring. These colors sandwiched together, horizontally are the Transgender flag. Text on the posters promoted the premiere of a student-made documentary, Transtastic, supported by an LGBTQ resource…

  • Film Review: Hereditary

    Film Review: Hereditary

    Written by Tracy Fuller Hereditary, the first full feature film from director Ari Aster hit theaters on June 8th. Before screenings were open to the public, it had already gained a reputation for scaring audiences beyond belief. Horror film fans are questioning how scary is Hereditary and will they be in for a treat; critics…

  • Film Review: Life of the Party

    Film Review: Life of the Party

    Written by Tracy Fuller Melissa McCarthy has been on a roll over the last few years, making her impact in the movie industry. Most of the films may not be the movie of the year caliber, but they are films that envoke the human heart and a massive splash of laughter. She is one of…

  • SXSW Film Review: Family

    SXSW Film Review: Family

    Written by Tracy Fuller SXSW is one of the premier spots to showcase a new film coming to the big screen in North America. With this year’s festival having a record number of films premiering, there was a considerable buzz generating around Laura Steinel’s Family. Family is a comedy-drama that focuses on a young teenager,…

  • SXSW Film Review: Blockers

    SXSW Film Review: Blockers

    Written by Tracy Fuller A New Spin On An Adult-Teen Raunchy Comedy Blockers is an adult raunchy comedy that revolves around three high school girls who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night. Little do they know, their parents come together to ruin their plans. Blockers is the directing debut for Kay…

  • SXSW Film Review: Ready Player One

    SXSW Film Review: Ready Player One

    Written by Tracy Fuller Spielberg Captures The Heart of Life in Ready Player One Ready Player One, the novel by Ernest Cline, on screen is a brilliant merger of the mind of Steven Spielberg and the adoption of the screenplay. Here is a film that any pop culture fanboy will cherish. With it premiering at…

  • Film Review: Love, Simon

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Written by Ruben Hernandez When it comes to film, many approaches on what high school looks like have been made; some more accurate than others. Love, Simon takes a classic approach to high school with aspects as parties, friends in groups of four, and even half-eating breakfast while walking out the door are all present…

  • Film Review: Game Night

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Written by Tracy Fuller Game Night is a film about competitive game-loving partiers who end up taking their game night to the extreme. It is unquestionably a piercingly hilarious film that takes things to the edge. Directed by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein, and written by Mark Perez. The main characters, Max and Annie (Jason…

  • SXSW Films We Want to Watch

    SXSW Films We Want to Watch

    Written by Tracy Fuller This years film festival will highlight 132 features. The screenings are March 9th – 18th. The festival features 44 films from first-time filmmakers, 86 world premieres, plus 11 North American and 5 U.S. Premieres. Talk about a ton of movies to be screened! Imagine what it was like for the programming…

  • ACC Drama Department’s Gloria Interview

    ACC Drama Department’s Gloria Interview

    Written by Marianna Foran In the cozy walls of the Austin Playhouse the ACC Drama Department is rehearsing for the Spring production of Gloria by Branden Jacob Jenkins. While the cast was preparing, cast members Nicholas Davila, Remy Joslin, and Holly Palmer were able to discuss their experiences. “This is the first show I’ve done…